Presented by the Arizona Department of Education

1. MY CHILD’S ROAD TRIP TO State of Arizona Department of Education Office of John Huppenthal Superintendent of Public Instruction COLLEGE & CAREER Presented by the Arizona Department of Education

2. WHY SHOULD MY CHILD PREPARE FOR COLLEGE & CAREER? THE FACTS

3. 1.The unemployment rate for a high school dropout is____%. The unemployment rate for a college graduate is____%. a. 81.2, 75 b. 25.4, 14.2 c. 15.4, 4.7 d. 3.5, 1.2 2. Of the 306,221 senior high school football players, _______ will make it to the pros. a. 1,000 b. 750 c. 10,000 d. 250 3. A high school dropout is _____times more likely than a high school graduate to be in jail or prison. a. 3 b. 8 c. 2 d. 4 4. By 2014, _____% of the fastest-growing careers will require some postsecondary education? a. 50 b. 25 c. 90 d. 10 BONUS: What is the best university in the world? 15.4 4.7 250 8 90 The one that best fits your child’s needs and interests.

4. Famous People and Where They Went to College Oprah Winfrey Clint Eastwood Tennessee State University Los Angeles City College Jorge Ramos Dwayne Johnson (The Rock) University of Miami-Master’s University of Miami

5. Famous People and Where They Went to College Eileen Collins Corning Community College Ben Nighthorse Campbell San Jose State University Gwendolyn Brooks Sarah Palin Wilson Junior College University of Idaho

6. MY CHILD’S ROAD TRIP TO COLLEGE & CAREER Checklist

7. MY CHILD’S ROAD TRIP TO COLLEGE & CAREERFRESHMAN YEAR This car has passed inspection. _______________ ____My child looked into volunteer opportunities at www.volunteermatch.com or www.volunteer.gov or asked a counselor. _____My child has a folder that contains his/her best work. _____My child has entered contests at www.homeworkspot.com ____My child is taking the most challenging courses he/she can. ____My child attended college fairs. ____My child is involved in extracurricular activities. ____ My child cleaned up his/her Facebook/My Space/E-mail accounts. ____My child has told teachers and counselors he/she plans to pursue postsecondary education. ____My child has found others who want to pursue postsecondary education. ____My child has a summer reading list. ____My child has looked into short-term summer jobs at www.backdoorjobs.com or asked counselors/others. ____My child has taken interest inventories. ____I have reviewed with my child his/her ECAP. ___My child has visited www.collegeboard.org to explore colleges that fit his/her interests.

8. MY CHILD’S ROAD TRIP TO COLLEGE & CAREERSOPHOMORE YEAR This car has passed inspection. _______________ ____ My child looked into volunteer opportunities at www.volunteermatch.com or www.volunteer.gov or asked a counselor. ____ My child has repeated the activities on the freshman car + ____My child has looked into summer school programs at college. ____My child has repeated the activities on the freshman car + ____My child and I have looked into how financial aid works at www.fafsa.ed.gov , www.finaid.orgor have visited with a counselor. ____My child and I have looked into scholarships at www.fastweb.com, phoenix.gov/collegedepotor have visited with a counselor. ____My child and I have started researching the SAT/ACT. ____My child has visited with college students. ____My child and I have checked colleges for required courses and tests. ____ My child repeated activities on the freshman car + ____My child took the PSAT or PLAN. ____My child has taken college virtual tours at YOUniversitytv.com or eCampusTours.cm m

9. MY CHILD’S ROAD TRIP TO COLLEGE & CAREERJUNIOR YEAR This car has passed inspection. _______________ ____My child has repeated the activities on the freshman and sophomore cars. _____My child has repeated activities on the freshman and sophomore cars + __My child has scheduled interviews with admissions counselors. ____My child has repeated the activities on the sophomore car + ____To help prepare for the SAT/ACT my child has visited www.number2.com, www.collegeboard.com, www.act.org ____My child has taken the SAT/ACT or both. ____My child has researched majors and careers at www.princetonreview.com, www.bls.gov/oco/home.htm, http://www.azcis.intocareers.org/ (ask for school code) ___My child has repeated the activities on the freshman and sophomore cars + ___My child has retaken the PSAT. ___ My child has requested applications from colleges he/she wishes to apply to.

10. MY CHILD’S ROAD TRIP TO COLLEGE & CAREER SENIOR YEAR This car has passed inspection. _______________ ____My child has contacted colleges to see if they received his/her application. ____My child and I have submitted FAFSA. ____My child repeated activities on freshman, sophomore and junior cars + ___My child saved this year’s family pay stubs for aid forms. ___My child has copies of everything sent. ____My child is taking the most challenging courses he/she can. ____My child narrowed college choices & received application & financial aid information. ____My child made a master calendar that includes all dates, fees and deadlines. ____My child has asked for recommendations. ____My child has written application essays and asked for readers. ____ My child and I have attended financial aid events & talked to a counselor about funding. ___My child repeated activities on freshman car + ___My child and I have compared aid awards. ____My child has notified colleges of acceptance or aid. ___My child had high school send transcript to colleges. ___My child made a final visit to college.

11. 7 Essentials Help my child prepare, track and update his/her ECAP (Education and Career Action Plan)

16. 7 Essentials Research majors & careers with my child Help my child with time management and attendance Encourage my child to take challenging courses READ, WRITE, & REFLECT in the Home Encourage my child to participate in extracurricular activities/volunteer/work experiences. Encourage my child to take Interest Inventories Help my child prepare, track and update his/her ECAP (Education and Career Action Plan)

17. MY CHILD’S ROAD TRIP TO COLLEGE & CAREER INTEREST INVENTORY

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20. TOP JOB PROSPECTS • *Jobs that are expected to grow the fastest through 2016: • Network systems/data communications analyst • Personal and home care aides • Home health aides • Computer-software engineers • Veterinary technologists/technicians • Medical assistants • Skin-care specialists • Physical-therapist assistants • Pharmacy technicians • Mental-health counselors • Forensic-science technicians • www.bls.gov/OCO

23. MY CHILD’S ROAD TRIP TO COLLEGE & CAREER • Time Manager

24. MY CHILD’S TIME MANAGER Regular School Day ? 24 20

25. MY TIME MANAGER Regular School Day ? 24 21

26. 10. college: a school, sometimes but not always a university, offering special instruction in professional or technical subjects. • college major: a college or university student’s main field of specialization during his or her undergraduate studies. • 11. college fair: allow students the opportunity to interact with • admission representatives from a wide range of postsecondary institutions in one location to discuss course offerings, admission • and financial aid requirements, college life in general, and other information pertinent to the college selection process. • college virtual tour: allows a student to view college • environment while on-line. • 13. community college: sometimes called junior college, • technical college, or city college, is primarily a two-year public institution providing higher education, granting certificates, • diplomas, and associate's degrees. • 14. course of study: group of courses students are required to • take in order to earn a college degree; major. • credit or credit hours: points awarded for successful completion • of high school or college courses; credit hours usually equal the number of hours a class meets per week. • 16. degree: academic title given to students who have completed • a course of study. • 17. doctoral degree: the most advanced degree, awarded after • three to five years of additional study following completion of a master’s degree. . 1. ACT: a national college admissions examination that consists of four subject areas: English, mathematics, reading, science, plus an optional writing test. 2. admissions officer/counselor: college staff person who interviews potential college students. 3. Advanced Placement: college-level courses offered at high school in which a student has the opportunity to earn advanced placement, credit or both at a college or university. 4. Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID): college readiness system designed to increase the number of students who enroll in four-year colleges. 5. application: a written or printed form on which a request is made. 6. Arizona High School Graduation Requirements: the minimum subject credits required to graduate from high school: English-4; Math-4; Science-3; Social Studies-3; CTE/Fine Art-1; Elective-7. 7. associate’s degree: approximately 60 credit hours of study from a community/junior college qualifications of an applicant. 8. bachelor’s degree: undergraduate degree granted by four-year colleges and universities; approximately 120-128 hours are typically needed to finish school with this degree. 9. career: a chosen pursuit, a profession or occupation; the general course or progression of one’s working life or one’s professional achievements. My Child’s Road Trip to College & Career Vocabulary Part 1 22

27. 18. dual enrollment: a student enrolled in high school is also enrolled at a local institution of higher learning, such as a community college or university. The student may take classes at either institution for credit toward their high school diploma, as well as for college credit. 19. Education and Career Action Plan (ECAP): reflects a student's current plan of coursework, career aspirations, and extended learning opportunities in order to develop the student's individual academic and career goals. 20. essay: short literary composition on a particular theme or subject. 21. FAFSA: Free Application for Federal Student Aid 22. goals: statements about what you intend to achieve. 23. Grade Point Average (G.P.A.): the average of all grades received. grant: giving of funds for a specific purpose; it does not have to be paid back. 24. honors course: course that offers the same material as a regular class, but enriched with greater depth and a faster pace. 25. postsecondary education: education beyond the high school level, especially education at the college or university level. 26. International Baccalaureate (IB): three programmes of international education and rigorous assessment designed to help students aged 3-19 develop the intellectual, personal, emotional and social skills to live, learn and work in a rapidly globalizing world. 27. internship: a job in a student's field of study; may be required in some academic programs and may include salary and college credit. 28. interview: a formal meeting in person, especially one arranged for the assessment of the qualifications of an applicant. 29. job: a regular activity performed in exchange for payment; a position in which someone is employed. 30. letter of recommendation: a letter sent by someone that recommends a person with favorable statements concerning character, qualifications, or ability. 31. master’s degree: academic degree conferred by a college or university upon those who complete at least one year of prescribed study beyond the bachelor's degree. 32. PLAN: pre-ACT test that helps 10th graders build a solid foundation for future academic and career success. 33. prerequisite:  a course or courses that must be successfully completed before a student can enroll in the next-level course or more advanced courses. 34. PSAT/NMSQT: Preliminary SAT/ National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test is offered mostly to juniors who want to practice for the SAT and perhaps qualify for scholarships. 35. SAT: a standardized test for college admissions in the United States. 36. scholarship: grant of financial aid awarded to a student, for the purpose of attending a college; it does not have to be paid back. 37. student loans: money you borrow to pay for school; this money can be borrowed from both the federal and state governments as well as from the schools themselves and private sources (banks); mostly repay. 38. transcript: the cumulative official record containing the courses, semester hours, and grades earned by a student. 39. university: an institution for higher learning which contains a collection of colleges. When you go to a university you are going to be graduating from one of their colleges, such as the business college. 40. work-study: an education plan in which students alternate between paid employment and formal study; money earned does not have to be paid back. My Child’s Road Trip to College & Career Vocabulary Part 2 23

28. MY CHILD’S ROAD TRIP TO COLLEGE & CAREER • The journey of a • thousand miles begins • with a single step • Chinese Proverb

29. My Child’s Road Trip to College and Career Feedback Please take time to reflect and complete the following statements: I learned: I would like to learn more about: I want to remember: 25

30. My Child’s Road Trip to College and Career Notes . . .